Yamaha has taken the covers off the all new Ténéré 700 at an exclusive pre-EICMA event held at Milan. Tenere 700 is Yamaha's adventure tourer in the middleweight segment and is claimed to be a "lightweight, go-anywhere, adventure touring motorcycle".

Yamaha claims that all the testing performed on their Ténéré 700 World Raid concept has culminated in this final production version -

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Ténéré 700 World Raid: Tested to the extreme

The ﬁrst sign that Yamaha was developing a new Adventure Touring motorcycle came with the launch of the T7 concept in 2016. Displayed at motorcycle shows all over the world, it created immense interest and gave riders a taste of what was to come. In 2017 Yamaha introduced the Ténéré 700 World Raid prototype that was one step closer to the final production specification.

Since then, the Ténéré 700 World Raid prototype has undergone an intensive world tour in various key locations all over the globe. During this development phase, the bike was subjected to the most extreme testing in hostile terrain and severe climatic conditions.

Piloted by a team of professional riders including multi Dakar winner Stéphane Peterhansel and Oﬃcial Yamalube Yamaha Rally Team riders Adrien van Beveren and Rodney Faggoter, the World Raid prototype was pushed to its limits across the globe, from Australia's unforgiving outback to the brutal South American deserts.

While accounting for thousands of hours of testing on the development bikes, the Ténéré 700 World Raid program also showcased the design of the motorcycle to many hundreds of local riders who were invited to give Yamaha their valuable input and help shape the final production model.

Built on an all-new lightweight double cradle tubular steel frame that makes it ideally suited to a variety of riding conditions. Featuring a compact 1,590mm wheelbase and a slim body, and with 240mm of ground clearance, the Ténéré 700 is designed to help its rider conquer the roughest terrain.

The bike measures 2,365mm in length, 915mm in width, 1,590mm in wheelbase and has a seat height of 880mm. Fuel tank capacity is 16 litres.

The new Ténéré 700 comes equipped with a distinctive looking 4-LED headlight assembly that is a direct spin-oﬀ from Yamaha's latest factory rally bikes and the T7 concept machine.

Powered by a 689cc parallel twin engine that produces a peak power output of 73bhp@9000rpm and 68Nm@6500rpm of torque.

Front end features 43mm USD forks with 210mm of suspension travel, while the rear end features a link-type suspension with 200mm of suspension travel and a remote preload adjuster. Gets a 90/90 R21 front end, with a 150/70 R18 rear - both with spoked wheels and Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres.

The multi-function LCD display features two trip meters and comprehensive information including gear position, fuel level, estimated fuel range, average and instant fuel consumption. The braking system consists of dual 282mm wave-style front discs and a 245mm wave-style rear disc, and ABS is switchable for off-road conditions -

When it goes on sale in the second half of 2019, the Ténéré 700 goes up against the much anticipated KTM 790 Adventure. USA will be getting the bike only in the second half of 2020, and there are no indications of an India launch yet.

Imo people from 5'10 onwards can easily tip toe on both feet while the shorter ones can on one foot atleast. But, reaching the ground is one thing and being able to ride off-road is whole different ballgame.